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Table 3 Intention to discuss CWC topics and intent to change behaviour

From: A survey of primary care patients’ readiness to engage in the de-adoption practices recommended by Choosing Wisely Canada

 

% that do not intend to discuss (95 % CI)

% that intend to discuss with health professionalsa (95 % CI)

% that intend to discuss with family, relatives and friends (95 % CI)

% will change behaviour (95 % CI)

ECG educational brochure (n = 105)

29.5 (21.6–38.8)

52.4 (42.9–61.7)

32.4 (24.2–41.8)

36.2 (27.6–45.7)

Antipsychotics educational brochure (n = 97)

27.8 (19.9–37.5)

37.1 (28.2–47)

53.6 (43.7–63.2)

61.9 (51.9–70.9)

Sinusitis educational brochure (n = 50)

30.0 (19.1–43.8)

46.0 (33–59.6)

40.0 (27.6–53.8)

42.0 (29.4–55.8)

Back pain educational brochure (n = 52)

23.1 (13.7–36.1)

61.5 (48–73.5)

30.8 (19.9–44.3)

48.1 (35.1–61.3)

Sleeping pills educational brochure (n = 40)

40.0 (26.3–55.4)

45.0 (30.7–60.2)

35.0 (22.1–50.5)

30 (18.1–45.4)

Overall (n = 344)

29.4 (24.8–34.4)

47.7 (42.5–52.9)

39.5 (34.5–44.8)

45.3 (40.2–50.6)

  1. CI confidence intervals
  2. a Healthcare professional = physician, nurse, pharmacist and other healthcare professionals